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Chapter 5

I exit the shower and change into the suit that mum brought.

I exit McKellar Group and see the limo outside the office.

I step into the limo.

Cindy moves over for me and I sit.

The limo pulls away.

Cindy pulls her phone out of her bag and she shows me a picture. "This was Joy four years ago."

She's stunning. How did Cindy get the picture.

"Where did you get the pic?"

"The year book. She was on the committee that made the books for us. One of the photographers took this photo without her knowing."

I spend the entire trip talking to her about Joy.

The car pulls to a stop in front of a huge mansion that has fountain in the middle of the driveway.

The driver steps out of the car and opens the door for us.

I step out of the car first followed by my siblings.

I walk up the stairs with my family and enter the house.

A girl walks towards our group with a tray of food. She has dark hair, dark eyes and tanned skin. She is on the skinny side.

Cindy walks over to her and says. "Do you remember me?"

She nods. "What are you doing here?"

Cindy laughs. "You're marrying my brother."

I'm marrying that girl? I can't believe my luck.

I turn my attention back to my brothers and younger sister.

Analyse nudges me. "Are you listening to us or are you checking out your wife?"

I'm checking her out.

I look over at her one last time.

The tray falls out of her hands and clutters as it hits the floor.

The entire room goes quiet as people turn towards Joy.

A woman stalks towards Joy. Joy picks up the food that fell on the floor. She puts it on the tray.

The woman pulls Joy out of the room.

Analyse shakes her. "Looks like she's in trouble."

I turn to Cindy. "Was that her mother?"

Cindy nods.

I move across the room and stand next to the door that Joy entered with her Mum.

I just hear the conversation through the door.

The woman starts laughing. "I couldn't plan a better way for you to make an introduction to your in-laws. Go upstairs and I'll get you at 8pm." I hear her approach the door and I move away from it.

I pretend to pay attention to the group of people I'm with.

Mrs Hamilton walks past me.

Cindy nods.

I turn to Cindy. "Was that her mother?"

I move around the room talking to random people.

Eventually, I make my way up the stairs and down the hall.

I peek into a bedroom and see Joy sitting in front of the vanity.

I make my way back down stairs and I'm cornered by Joy's parents.

Mrs Hamilton looks at the time. "It's time for you to go outside. I'll get my daughter." She walks away.

I walk over to my family and tell them that we have to go outside.

As I step outside I see a makeshift stage with a priest on it.

There's flowers on the ground for the alter and so hairs are set around the place. Fairy lights are hanging from the trees and a make shift mar-quay is set up.

I move toward the stage.

My brothers Alex, Dylan and Jesse climb onto the stage with me.

The doors open and Joy steps into the backyard.

Her Dad is holding her arm.

At least he's getting the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle.

The pianist plays here comes the bride as Joy walks down the aisle.

When she reaches the stage her Dad whispers something and her face pales. She climbs onto the stage and places her hand in mine.

What did that bastard say to her.

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